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British Prime Minister, David Cameron said his government would support Nigeria in its fight against terrorism and other activities that threaten its security after the recent series of bombings by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Cameron made this promise earlier today at a news conference in Lagos after a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan. “Britain sees Nigeria as a country ...

About 13 people, mostly children and aged women, have been confirmed dead, while several others were injured in a flood that wrecked havoc in various areas of Katsina State, Nigeria, last week. Three people, including two women sustained fractures, while others sustained various degrees of injuries as a result of the disaster. Some of the deceased drowned in a big ...

*“Pastor, my dog is dead. Could there be a service for the poor creature?” Pastor replied, “No, we cannot have service for an animal in the church. But there is a new church down the road, maybe they will do it.” The man said, “Do you think they will accept a donation of U.S $250,000 for the burial service?” Pastor ...

The United States has given Gaddafi’s opposition group access to $30 billion in Libyan assets held in the U.S. The Obama administration also formally recognized the rebel group, Transitional National Council, T.N.C as Libya’s legitimate government last weekend. Among other things, this money will be used to train and purchase ammunition for the rebels, which they are desperately in need ...